The Big Bear City Fire Department has two new paid-call firefighters on staff, and Fire Chief Jeff Willis had planned to present them with their badges at last night’s Community Services District meeting—though, duty called for PCF Justin Ploense, so he was unable to be present at the April 6 meeting. The department’s other new PCF, Brandon Willis, was present though, and with … [Read more...] about The Big Bear City Fire Department’s Family Grows; Captain Huefner Awarded for Meritorious Service
Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”
The Barnstorm Restaurant at the Big Bear City Airport will tomorrow introduce “Set Your Own Price Wednesday.” Given tough times, owner Renate Wagner says, “For people who never get a chance to eat in a restaurant, this will be an opportunity for them to do so.” For the set-your-own-price special, customers will be able to choose breakfast or lunch items from a select menu and, … [Read more...] about Haven’t Eaten Out Lately? The Barnstorm Restaurant Introduces “Set Your Own Price Wednesday”
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to Rock Swim Beach on Fourth of July
For those looking to have a “Hot Blooded” Fourth of July weekend in Big Bear, the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is offering a lakeside concert featuring Lou Gramm of Foreigner, the band behind “Jukebox Hero” and “Feels Like the First Time.” Tickets are now on sale for the Fourth of July concert, to be held at Swim Beach on Big Bear Lake; ticket prices range from … [Read more...] about Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to Rock Swim Beach on Fourth of July
Community Services District Employees Will Have Job Security, Given Just-Approved MOU
The Big Bear City Community Services District has taken a bold step in their updated labor agreement with the CSD Employees Association, in the Memorandum of Understanding that was unanimously approved by the CSD Board of Directors at last night’s meeting. Given the state of the economy, the new agreement will forego employee raises during the two-year agreement, which takes … [Read more...] about Community Services District Employees Will Have Job Security, Given Just-Approved MOU
Farmer’s Market Open Today, and Each Tuesday, at the Big Bear Convention Center
Today marks the first day of the sixth season of the Big Bear Farmer’s Market, which is offered seasonally at the Big Bear Convention Center on Tuesdays. The Farmer’s Market opens at 8:30am each Tuesday, and stays open at the Convention Center parking lot, on Big Bear Boulevard at Division, until 1pm. Vendor booths at the open-air shopping mart include produce, arts and crafts, … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market Open Today, and Each Tuesday, at the Big Bear Convention Center